Years of the Tiger include 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, 1938.….
The Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcising evils, and braveness. Many Chinese kids wear hats or shoes with a tiger image for good luck.
iger people, you have a down-to-earth personality and down-to-earth work ethic. With great confidence and indomitable fortitude, they can be competent leaders.
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Chinese Zodiac Tiger Years
The Tiger ranks the third among the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The 12 zodiac animals are, in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year is related to an animal sign according to a 12-year-cycle.
The most relevant years of the Tiger include 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950, and 1938.
If you were born in one of the above calendar years, your Chinese zodiac sign is probably the Tiger, and in China you would be known as a Tiger.
However, the Chinese zodiac year is usually said to start from Chinese New Year, which ranges from late January to mid-February. Therefore, if you were born in January or February in one of the above years, you might be a Tiger, or possibly an Ox.
Additionally, if you were born in January/February in one of the years immediately following those above (2011, 1999, 1987, 1978, etc.), then you may be a Tiger or a Rabbit.
You can use our free Chinese zodiac sign calculator tool below to find your zodiac animal sign or see the table below.
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Dates for Tiger Years
| Tiger Years | Date | Element |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | February 1, 2022 – January 21, 2023 | Water Tiger |
| 2010 | February 14, 2010 – February 2, 2011 | Gold Tiger |
| 1998 | January 28, 1998 – February 15, 1999 | Earth Tiger |
| 1986 | February 9, 1986 – January 28, 1987 | Fire Tiger |
| 1974 | January 23, 1974 – February 10, 1975 | Wood Tiger |
| 1962 | February 5, 1962 – January 24, 1963 | Water Tiger |
| 1950 | February 17, 1950 – February 5, 1951 | Gold Tiger |
| 1938 | January 31, 1938 – February 18, 1939 | Earth Tiger |
| 1926 | February 13, 1926 – February 1, 1927 | Fire Tiger |
What are the lucky things for people born in a year of the Tiger?
Things that will bring Tigers luck:
- Lucky numbers: 1, 3, and 4 and numbers containing them (like 13 and 43)
- Lucky days: the 16th and 27th of any Chinese lunar month
- Lucky colors: blue, gray, orange
- Lucky flowers: yellow lily, cineraria
- Lucky direction: east, north, south
- Lucky months: the 3rd, 7th, and 10th Chinese lunar months.
Things that Tigers should avoid:
- Unlucky numbers: 6, 7, and 8 and numbers containing them (like 67 and 87)
- Unlucky color: brown
- Unlucky direction: southwest
- Unlucky months: the 1st, 4th, 5th, and 11th Chinese lunar months
Tigers Horoscope Predictions in 2023
2023 is a year of the Rabbit. Tigers, according to Chinese astrology, compared with last year, your overall fortune is on the rise, and you are destined to be very comfortable in life and work.
In 2023, due to the help of noble benefactors, Tiger people, you will have a better career experience and have a greater chance of promotion and/or salary increases.
Compared with 2022, your wealth horoscope, Tiger people, has a downward trend in 2023, but due to your increase in career luck, your income this year will increase compared with the previous year.
In 2023, the overall romantic forecast for you Tiger people displays an upward trend. You are set to meet more kind people, and with their help, you should meet many suitable friends of the opposite sex.
Read more about Tigers' Monthly Predictions for 2023.
Tigers Horoscope Predictions in 2022
In 2022 (a year of the Water Tiger), every zodiac sign's horoscope will change. Some will get rid of the misfortunes encountered in 2021, while some will need to be prepared for troubles and accidents.
Tigers encounter their 'birth sign year' (benmingnian本命年) in 2022. Tigers would be expected to face many challenges when their birth year recurs every twelfth year. Wearing red can bring good luck in a birth sign year.
Love: 2022 is a good year for Tigers to get married. Single Tigers will have a big chance to find a boyfriend/girlfriend. Tigers at the age of 24 or 36 need to pay more attention to managing relationships as their luck in love would fluctuate in 2022.
Career: Tigers would have opportunities to get promoted in 2022. After working hard for many years, Tigers would finally get approval from their leaders. Tigers, don't be too high-profile, otherwise you may incur trouble and jealousy from petty colleagues.
Wealth:Tigers would be careful of entering into monetary relationships with others in 2022. Wouldn’t expect a big windfall or massive achievement. Reasonably spending their money would help Tigers to go through 2022 smoothly. In their birth sign year, Tigers would not be suggested to invest much in stocks or funds.
Zodiac Tiger's Personality: Brave, Confident...
Emperor Qinshihuang was born in the year of the Tiger.People born in a year of the Tiger are brave, competitive, unpredictable, and confident. They are very charming and well-liked by others. But sometimes they are likely to be impetuous, irritable, and overindulgent.
With stubborn personalities and tough judgment, Tigers work actively and express themselves boldly, doing things in a high-handed manner. They are authoritative and never go back on what they have said.
With great confidence and indomitable fortitude, they can be competent leaders. They will not make preparations for anything, but can handle anything that comes along.
Wood, Fire, Earth, Gold, and Water Tigers
In Chinese element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. For example, a Water Tiger comes once in a 60-year cycle.
It is theorized that a person's characteristics are decided by their birth year's zodiac animal sign and element. This means there are five types of Tiger, each with different characteristics:
| Type of Tiger | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Wood Tiger | Compassionate, expansive, and open |
| Fire Tiger | Optimistic and independent, with poor self-control |
| Earth Tiger | Adventurous and realistic, with strong faith |
| Gold Tiger | Females are very enthusiastic; males are indecisive, stubborn, and feminized |
| Water Tiger | Has a strong sense of self-esteem and learning ability |
See Chinese Zodiac Tigers of 5 Elements: Characters and Destinies.
Tigers' Love Compatibility: Is She/He Compatible with You?
Each animal sign has its unique characteristics. Love compatibility among Chinese zodiac animals mostly takes into account the general characteristics of each animal. Only those whose characteristics match each other well can be good partners.
See below the compatibility of the Tiger with other animals.
- Best with: Horse, Dog, or Pig
- Worst with: Ox, Snake, Goat, or Monkey
Want to know if she/he is compatible with you? Use our zodiac love compatibility calculator below. Or you can check the 12 Chinese zodiac signs' love compatibility in detail.
Chinese Zodiac Compatibility Calculator
Best-Suited Careers for Tigers
The King of the ForestThe Tiger, called "the king of the animals" in China, is usually the center of attention. They are born with leadership skills and they are respected by others. Tigers are suited to any career as leaders.
The best careers for Tigers are: advertising agent, office manager, travel agent, actor, writer, artist, pilot, flight attendant, musician, comedian, and chauffeur.
However, in their early years, Tigers' careers are not so smooth. After their thirties they find their direction and gather wealth.
Good Health for Tigers
Tigers usually enjoy good health.Tigers usually enjoy good health. Small illnesses, such as colds, coughs, and fever, are rarely experienced by Tigers. They are active so they like to do various sports.
However, they should avoid excessive strenuous exercise, because some dangerous activities may lead to physical harm. When involved in outdoor exercise, they should pay particular attention to warm-up exercise. Aerobic exercises, such as jogging, are suitable for keeping fit.
Tigers are energetic and have great enthusiasm at work. When they feel exhausted after working for long hours, they need some relaxation to refresh themselves.
How to Build Relationships with Tigers
In social relationships, Tigers always have a dominant role.
Due to mistrust and over confidence, Tigers do not like to communicate with others so they are not good at coordinating in social circles. They are inclined to use commanding means to deal with interpersonal relationships.
Even though they are acquainted with a lot of people, they do not further the relationships to make close friendships.
Understanding, patience, and tact are needed when dealing with Tigers.
In love relationships, Tigers cannot show deep affection to their partners because they lack a sense of romance. Partners need to be equally active to keep up with a Tiger's sense of adventure.
Famous Tiger Year People
- Queen Elizabeth II: born on April 21, 1926, a Fire Tiger
- Tom Cruise: born on July 3, 1962, a Water Tiger
- Leonardo DiCaprio: born on November 11, 1974, a Wood Tiger
- Lady Gaga: born on March 28, 1986, a Fire Tiger
